Department of Radiation Physics

Courses in Physics Related to Therapeutic Radiology  INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF First Offering: January 25-27, 2010; Second Offering: September 13-15, 2010 Class limited to 20 attendees

17 Hours (2½ days): Classroom Lectures Tuition: $1,000 Class registration will begin at 8:30 AM on Monday and class will finish at approximately noon on Wednesday. Course Directors: David S. Followill, Ph.D. and Joy Godby Other Instructors: Karl Prado, Ph.D., Geoffrey S. Ibbott, Ph.D., Ann Lawyer, M.S., Sheri Axtell, C.R.A., and Charles Smith The purpose of this course is to provide administrative personnel with a basic understanding of the physics and administrative aspects of radiation oncology. Lectures will introduce a variety of subjects in external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy, such as basic radiation physics, radiation biology, treatment planning, dose delivery, site planning and radiotherapy equipment needs, quality assurance, and radiation safety. The attendee will receive lectures on related administrative issues such as personnel needs, professional and educational aspects of medical physics, radiation therapist activities, research funding, budgeting and billing. A tour of the Radiation Treatment Center at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center will be held. Intended Audience: This is an introductory course intended for radiation oncology administrators, administrative support staff, and entry level technical support staff. Course Objectives: After attending the course lectures, the participant will have a basic knowledge of radiation physics, dosimetry, biology, safety, equipment needs, financial and administrative considerations, personnel needs, and terminology needed to communicate effectively within a department of radiation oncology. The course will also provide the participant with an understanding of the role of medical physics in the clinic as a part of multi-disciplinary care in radiation oncology. A glossary of common radiation oncology terms will be provided to each participant. TOPICS Introduction to Radiation Oncology Radiotherapy Equipment Overview of cancer Site planning Treatment options Equipment needs and commissioning Radiation Oncology team Quality Assurance Basic Radiation Physics and Dosimetry Radiation Oncology Personnel Needs Radiation units and quantities Radiation Therapist Activities Radiation interactions Radiation Oncology Finances Treatment planning and delivery Strategic planning (external beam and brachytherapy) Financial, capital, and space budgeting Basic Radiation Biology and Safety Budgeting 4 R’s of radiotherapy Research process and funding Goal of radiotherapy (fractionation) Medical Physics Professional and Educational Activities Time/distance/shielding principles Regulatory issues Radiation measurement instrumentation

COURSE DIRECTORS

David S. Followill, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Radiation Physics and Associate Director of the Radiological Physics Center in the Department of Radiation Physics at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at Houston. His areas of expertise are radiotherapy physics, radiobiology, radiation safety, radiation detection, and quality assurance.

Paul Ortiz, M.S., FACHE, is a Director of Radiation Oncology in the Division of Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at Houston. His areas of expertise are operations management in clinic and hospital administration. SPECIAL NEEDS

Individuals needing auxiliary aids or services as identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact us. CANCELLATION POLICY The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center reserves the right to cancel any course no less than one week prior to the course. Should circumstances make this necessary, fees will be refunded in full. If registration must be cancelled by the applicant, notice must be received at least 21 days prior to commencement of the course. Tuition will be refunded (less a $100 handling fee). Later cancellation will incur retention of 50% of the fee unless the place can be filled from a waiting list. In this case, the full fee will be refunded (less the $100 handling fee). Once the course commences there will be no refund.  APPLICATIONS AND QUESTIONS

Applications and questions should be directed to the Short Course Coordinator at the address, telephone, fax, or e-mail below: Attention: Short Course Coordinator The University of Texas Phone: (713) 745-8989 M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Fax: (713) 794-1364 Radiation Physics Dept.-Unit 547 E-mail: [email protected] 1515 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, Texas 77030

Information regarding local accommodations and transportation will be sent upon receipt of application. Class size is limited to the first 20 applicants. Application Form (return to Short Course Coordinator)

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

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Checks should be made payable to: The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center